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Clean Water Act Consent Agreements

The Clean Water Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1972 to reduce levels of toxic substances in the nation's water supply and to prevent high levels of new contamination.  The CWA seeks to... more +
The Clean Water Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1972 to reduce levels of toxic substances in the nation's water supply and to prevent high levels of new contamination.  The CWA seeks to accomplish its stated goals by preventing point and nonpoint pollution sources, assisting wastewater treatment facilities and maintaining wetlands. less -
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SPCC Enforcement/Clean Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Tupelo, Mississippi Oil Storage Facility Owner Enter...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Khera Petroleum, LLC (“KP”) entered into a June 11th Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean Water Act Spill Prevention, Control, and...more

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404/Clean Water Act Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Utah County, Utah Enter into Consent Agreement

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Utah County, Utah entered into an April 23rd Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean Water Act. See Docket No. CWA-08-2025-0008....more

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Wetlands/Clean Water Act Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and SpaceX Enter into Consent Agreement and Final Order

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (“SpaceX”) entered into a January 15th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean...more

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Wastewater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Monroe, Michigan Coal-Fired Powerplant Enter into Consent...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and DTE Electric Company (“DTE”) entered into a Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of Clean Water Act National Pollutant...more

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Stormwater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Deposit, New York Quarry Operator Enter into Consent Agreement

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Sanford Stone, LLC (“Sanford”) entered into a November 8th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of a Clean Water Act National...more

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Pretreatment Enforcement/Clean Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Sycamore, Illinois Specialty Metals Facility...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Elgiloy Specialty Metals (“ESM”) entered into a November 18th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing an alleged violation of the Clean Water Act....more

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SPCC Enforcement/Clean Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Hartford, Illinois Petroleum Storage/Distribution...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Hartford Wood River Terminal, LLC (“Hartford Wood”) entered into an October 25th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of The...more

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Supplemental Environmental Project/Wastewater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Mullan, Idaho Mine Operator...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Hecla Limited (“HL”) entered into a Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of a Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System...more

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Clean Water Act Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Redding, California Fuel Transport Company Enter into...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Shasta-Siskiyou Transport (“SST”) entered into a May 30th Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean Water Act. See Cwa-09-2024-0042. ...more

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Stormwater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Baltimore, Maryland, Scrap Recycling Facility Enter into Consent...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Berg Brothers Recycling, Inc. (“Berg Brothers”) entered into a January 31st Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of a Clean Water Act stormwater...more

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SPCC/Clean Water Act Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Kansas Oil and Gas Exploration, Development and...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Colt Energy, Inc. (“CEI”) entered into a May 22nd Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing the federal regulations found at 40 CFR Part 112 setting...more

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Wastewater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Ashtabula, Ohio, Manufacturing Facility Enter into Consent...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Huntsman Advanced Materials Americas, LLC (“Huntsman”) entered into a May 8th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of a Clean...more

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Stormwater Enforcement: U.s. Environmental Protection Agency And Kiryas Joel, New York, Poultry Processing Facility Enter Into...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Kiryas Joel Poultry Processing Plant (“KJPPP”) entered into a March 15th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CA”) addressing an alleged violation of a Clean Water...more

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Wastewater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and City of Dixon, Missouri, Enter into Consent Agreement

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and City of Dixon, Missouri, entered into a January 23rd Complaint and Consent Agreement/Final Order (“CA”). See Docket No. CWA-07-2022-0117. The CA provides that...more

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SPCC/Clean Water Act Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Chambers County, Texas, Marine Terminal Enter into...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Cedar Marine Terminals, LP (“CMT”) entered into an October 22nd Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of Clean Water Act Spill...more

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Stormwater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Keasbey, New Jersey, Recycling Facility Enter into Consent...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Bayshore Recycling Corp. (“Bayshore”) entered into an August 25th Consent and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of a Clean Water Act National...more

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Stormwater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Lancaster, Massachusetts, Construction Site Owner Enter into...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and U-Haul Co. of Western Massachusetts, Inc., (“U-Haul”) entered into a March 14th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing an alleged violation of the...more

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Stormwater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Maryland Concrete Pipe Manufacturer Enter into Consent Agreement

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Concrete Pipe and Precast, LLC (“CPP”) entered into a September 2nd Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations under Clean Water Act stormwater...more

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Section 311/Clean Water Act Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Union Pacific Railroad Company Enter into...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Union Pacific Railroad Company (“UP”) entered into a Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing an alleged violation of Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. See Docket No....more

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Stormwater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Tigard, Oregon, Structural Steel Fabricator Enter into Consent...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Fought & Company, Inc., (“Fought”) entered into a Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of a Stormwater Industrial General Permit. See Docket No....more

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Stormwater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Union Bridge, Maryland, Cement Plant/Terminal Operator Enter into...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Lehigh Cement Company, LLC, (“Lehigh”) entered into a Consent Agreement (“Agreement”) addressing alleged violations of a Clean Water Act National Pollution...more

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Wastewater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Beverly, Ohio, Ferroalloy Production Plant Enter into Consent...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Globe Metallurgical, Inc. (“GMI”), entered into a December 20th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of a Clean Water Act...more

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Stormwater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and York, Pennsylvania Cement Manufacturing Facility Enter into...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Lehigh White Cement Company (“Lehigh”) entered into a November 16th Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of a Clean Water Act National Pollution...more

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SPCC Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Valley County, Montana Well/Tank Battery Operator Enter into Consent...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Anadarko Minerals, Inc., (“AMI”) entered into a July 16th Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing an alleged violation of the Clean Water Act Spill Prevention Control...more

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Stormwater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Lynden, Washington Refrigerated Warehousing/Storage Facility...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Americold Logistics, LLC – Lynden (“ALLL”) entered into a March 9th Consent Agreement (“CA”) to address alleged violations of a Clean Water Act Stormwater...more

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